Ellen Osoinach

Reporter Holly Bartholomew turned to RCFP’s local attorney in Oregon for help strengthening her appeal of a denied records request.

The Oregonian, represented by an RCFP attorney, reached an agreement with The Dalles to disclose how much water Google uses.

RCFP urged prosecutors to drop charges against April Fonseca Ehrlich, who was arrested in 2020 while reporting on law enforcement.

“It’s really nice to know I have a lawyer in my back pocket if I need it."

Calling RCFP’s free legal hotline “really helped me navigate the story to the best of our ability."

“The first two years of the Local Legal Initiative have been a huge success.”

State agencies have been criticized for charging high fees for public records, blocking the public from accessing information.

Paula Knudsen Burke, Ellen Osoinach, Rachael Johnson will provide pro bono legal support to journalists, news outlets in each state.